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England vs India Match Analysis

The battle resumes on July 10, as the third Test of the five-match series gets underway at the legendary Lord’s in London. Play begins at 11:00 AM local time, and both teams will be eyeing a critical result after India’s commanding win in the previous Test.

England will be under pressure heading into this clash, especially after a comprehensive defeat in Birmingham. Their top-order, despite some promise, has lacked consistency under sustained pressure. 

India, on the other hand, looks dominant with bat and ball, and they’re exuding confidence. The leadership of Shubman Gill has proven steady, while the batting order has consistently piled up big runs. 

ENG vs IND Team Preview & Squads

England

In cricket’s darkest hours, Stokes doesn’t just hold the torch—he sets the stage ablaze. As captain, he’s faced challenging conditions but remains a figure of leadership. 

England’s top-order roars with potential but wavers under pressure. Root and Pope are England’s sturdy spine, while Crawley and Duckett seem stuck in a loop of “what could’ve been.” Brook brings the fireworks, but the lineup still craves the grit to bat long.

The return of Jofra Archer brings speed and menace, while Chris Woakes remains reliable in home conditions. Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse offer pace depth, while Shoaib Bashir provides a spin option. However, a lack of consistent wicket-taking spells is costing them key moments.

In the second Test at Birmingham, India flexed their muscle with the bat, piling on 587 in the first innings. They piled on 427/6 before declaring, putting ENG under immense pressure with a massive 608-run target that looked unattainable from ball one. Despite some fight, England were bowled out for 407 and 271. India clinched the win by a massive margin of 336 runs.

England Squad

England

Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

India

With every match, Gill is stitching together a captaincy cloak that fits like it was always meant for him. His contributions at the top of the order have set the tone in both Tests so far. As captain, he has made the right calls in bowling changes and field placements.

India’s batting looks formidable, with contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja alongside the skipper. The middle order becomes more versatile and threatening with the presence of Pant and Jurel. Their ability to post huge totals has put England under relentless pressure.

India’s pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh has been ruthless with the new ball and reverse swing. Jadeja and Kuldeep diversify the bowling unit with their contrasting styles, as Sundar and Thakur serve as steady backups in spin and seam.

IND dominated the 2nd Test at Birmingham. They batted England out of the contest with scores of 587 and 427/6 declared, showcasing their batting depth. Their bowlers, led by Bumrah and Kuldeep, bundled England out for 407 and 271. The result was a thumping 336-run victory, giving India a 2-0 series lead.

India Squad

India

Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc) (wk), Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar

ENG vs IND Outfield Report

Lord’s, London

A well-balanced pitch, Lord’s offers opportunities for both disciplines. Early movement for seamers is expected on Days 1 and 2, but it flattens out as the game progresses. Uneven bounce in the later stages of the match brings spinners into the spotlight on Days 4 and 5.

The forecast is largely sunny with occasional cloud cover, especially on Days 2 and 3. Temperatures are expected to hover between 22°C and 26°C, creating ideal Test conditions. There is minimal rain threat throughout the five days.

At Lord’s, first-innings scores of 350+ are common for teams that bat well. The highest score at this venue is 729/6 declared, while sides have also collapsed for less than 150 under cloudy skies. Teams batting first would ideally want to cross 400 to be in a strong position.

England vs India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

India has won three of their last five Test encounters against England, while England managed one win and one ended in a draw. 

ENG vs IND Prediction

According to cricket analysts, India have a 52% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.